Reds at Pirates (April 23, 2014)

The Reds look to go for at least a split in this series in Pittsburgh with a win today. Whoever wins today’s game sets themselves up with the chance at winning this 4-game series in tomorrow’s matinee tilt. Alfredo Simon will look to continue his outstanding performance in the Reds rotation with another good start tonight. I’d take a performance like that turned in by Cueto last night!

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I love WAR, but just realized a flaw in it. The baserunning component doesn’t make distinctions between coach’s decision outs (such as Votto being thrown out at 2nd or at home) and TOOTBLANs. At least I don’t think it does.

Charlotte, we are only beginning to see the potential benefit of a bonafide speedster on the Reds. He is a hard worker and really gets after it – remember last year? No one stepped up for the Reds in September and demonstrated grit and determination – well Billy does every night – and the long term effects will be a true asset to this team.

Mesoraco needs to bat higher if only because he’s losing out on extra ABs. Didn’t need it today, but if you had BP and Mesoraco and you could give one 5 AB in a game and the other 4 AB. Who would you choose to give which to? (Rhetorical question because Mesoraco is hitting .525)

Very good win for the Reds. Slowly but surely the Reds seems to be rounding into shape. Simon battled back from an ominous start to record another good outing. Another win in tomorrows day game would definitely be an afternoon delight. Lets get em again tomorrow. Go Reds! Adios Amigos.

Bullpen management looked a lot better tonight – with the complete game by Johnny Cueto not hurting at all. And as a result the sting from Monday night’s loss is slowly fading. Maybe Brian’s options were actually limited and he did the best with what he had. Nice turn around – now let’s make it 3 on the Bucs tomorrow.